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Sabie River Bush Lodge

R536 Portia Shabangu Drive | Kruger Gate road, Hazyview, South Africa
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Sabie River Bush Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
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We spent a few days at the Sabie River Bush Lodge (outside of Kruger Park) and really enjoyed ourselves. The accomodations were very nice, and reasonably priced. The staff were great, particularly Stewart, Welcome and Ted, and we had a couple of great game drives with Patrick. We managed to see all of the Big 5 in that area of... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Had my dad come out from the UK and we stayed at the Sabie River Bish Lodge. It was pretty cool watching the hippos while swimming on the deck. Very good service and well prepared catering. Also took a game drive into the kruger on their game vehicle and saw cheetah, white and black rhino and loads of elephant. Will... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The setting of this lodge is like nothing I have experienced before. We woke up in the morning to the hippo's playing in the river. Afternoons were spent sitting in the pool on the deck overlooking the river. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Will definitely be returning. A job well done Sabie river bush lodge.

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Pretoria, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The location is extraordinary, just by the Kruger fance, overlooking hippos and other animals on the Sabie River. Be aware the tents are very simple but clean. There's no great space for hanging clothes or even wet towels. The toilet is outside, so this could be a bit of a problem for those who appreciate highest comfort when travelling. Food... More

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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

excellent atmosphere. A large deck. We had breakfast on the deck, whilst watching the hippo's. Enjoying their impressive sound. when we came back from a game drive in Kruger (15 min drive) a elephant was drinking riverwater. Sometimes some traffic noise. We stayed in a room no-1, with riverview. we had a wonderful time. Food was good. Especially when you... More

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sabieriverbushlodge, Owner at Sabie River Bush Lodge, responded to this review
23 September 2011

Thank you for your business and the time taken to write a review about our Lodge. We as members of the Sabie River Bush Lodge team appreciate the positive feedback about your stay. Have passed on your review to our staff as a means of motivating them to keep up the standards. More

Saint-Pierre De La Reunion, Reunion Island
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We loved this lodge - it was one of the best surprises during our stay in South Africa. For a 3-star lodge, it felt more like a four-star (or better). It is in a terrific spot on the banks of the Sabie river, right next to Kruger Park, the hippos can be viewed from the swimming pool. The room was... More

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sabieriverbushlodge, Owner at Sabie River Bush Lodge, responded to this review
23 September 2011

Thank you for the very positive feedback and scores re your stay at our Lodge. We as a team at Sabie River Bush Lodge are proud to be associated with your "one of the best surprises during our stay in South Africa" comment. Your time to review our establishment is really appreciated. More

Mumbai (Bombay), India
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Sabie River bush lodge deserves a 5 star rating for its location and absolutely outstanding service. However, the room by itself is at best a 3 star, hence a 4 star rating. We only stayed here for one night on our way to Hoedspruit. Its very close to Kruger Gate, about 15 minutes drive. We got up by the noise... More

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sabieriverbushlodge, Owner at Sabie River Bush Lodge, responded to this review
23 September 2011

Thank you for the very positive comments about hte service standards performed by our staff, I have conveyed the message to the staff and appreciate the honest feedback. Thank you for your business it is really appreciated. More

Hong Kong
Top Contributor
1,095 reviews 1,095 reviews
Reviews in 90 cities Reviews in 90 cities
1,861 helpful votes 1,861 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We recently spent two nights at the Sabie River Bush Lodge during our Kruger trip and give it a 4 thumbs up (very good) rating. The location is good, about half way between Hazyview and Kruger Gate entrance, makes it easy to get in and out of the park. The Sabie River Bush Lodge sort of grows on you and... More

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Central Indiana
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011
6
people found this review helpful

I stayed here with my husband, my father in law and my best friend for a few nights while we spent time in Kruger Park. At first, I was a little leary - it was very hard to spot from the road at night, but during the daytime you can see the sign just fine. Once you pull in, you... More

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sabieriverbushlodge, Owner at Sabie River Bush Lodge, responded to this review
23 September 2011

Thank you for your detailed review and the very positive scores that you rated our Lodge at. We are very appreciative of your response and use them as feedback to our staff to encourage them to continue with service excelllence. Your business is really appreciated as is your time to review our establishment. More

Newcastle
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Its about halfway between Hazyview and the Kruger Gate entrance to Kruger Park on the R536 Portia Shabangu drive. We came across this lodge looking for somewhere to stay after coming out of Kruger in the late afternoon. From the outside you have no impression as to what it has for you. The place is fantastic!! Only the Sabie River... More

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sabieriverbushlodge, Owner at Sabie River Bush Lodge, responded to this review
23 September 2011

Thank you for posting your photos on Tripadvisor. Your positive response to your overall experience at our Lodge is really appreciated. I see from our guest records that you and your travel partner have revisited our Lodge recently, your business is really appreciated. More

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R536 Portia Shabangu Drive | Kruger Gate road, Hazyview, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 69 AUD - 122 AUD

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